“Lowcountry non-profit works to revitalize North Charleston neighborhood” ABCnews4.com

"Bill Stanfield, CEO of Metanoia, says it hopes to empower people with economic development projects, affordable housing, and leadership training. (WCIV)"

“NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Non-profit group Metanoia is working to revitalize and preserve North Charleston’s Chicora Cherokee neighborhood.”…”Metanoia’s CEO Bill Stanfield just hopes he can continue building a better future, without losing Chicora Cherokee’s past. “There’s lots of great things happening in the community. We just need to help them grow to make them stronger.”

Metanoia runs on donations. You can give here.

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Caw Caw Nature & History Interpretive Center

Caw Caw Nature & History Interpretive Center

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5200 Savannah Highway, 
Ravenel, SC 29470
 
Contact

(843) 889-8898 or

(843) 795-4386

Email

Hours

Wed-Sun: 9:00am-5:00pm

Mon and Tue: Closed

Admission

$1 or 1 Greenbax per person

Free: 2 years and under

Free: Gold Pass members

‘Journey from the past to the present and heritage to habitat at the Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center. Rich in natural, cultural and historical resources, Caw Caw was once part of several rice plantations and home to enslaved Africans who applied their technology and skills in agriculture to carve the series of rice fields out of cypress swamps.

To help preserve and protect our natural resources and interpretive trails, dogs and bicycles are not permitted.’

Features

– Over 6 miles of trails with trailside exhibits

– Elevated boardwalks through wetlands (1,435 ft.)

– Environmental and social studies education programs from pre-school through college level

– Interpretive exhibits, displays, and programs

– Former 18th and 19th century rice fields and on one of the most important sites of the Stono Rebellion

– Thousands of naturalized tea plants from a 20th century tea farm

– Areas managed for wildlife including waterfowl, songbirds, otters, deer, and more

– Favored habitats for rare wildlife: American Alligators, Swallow-tailed Kites, Bald Eagles, and others

Group Rates

Environmental Educator or Interpreter-led educational group rates are available with reservations Monday through Sunday or self-led educational group rates available with reservations Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call (843) 889-8898.

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Audobon Swamp Garden – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, S.C.

Source of Photo and Text – Magnolia Plantation and Garden

3550 Ashley River Road,
Charleston,
SC – 29414
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TIMES:

Daily, 365 days a year. From opening until 5:30 PM.

However, once you have purchased your ticket, you can stay and enjoy the Audubon Garden until dusk. Allow 1 hour for the self-guided walk.

COST: ($8 per person, children under 6 free)

The Audubon Swamp Garden is a unique world where trees grow from the water, islands float, and everywhere wild creatures go about their secret lives. It boasts a diversity of living things almost unequaled anywhere else in America. Thousands of plant and animal species coexist amongst the cypress and tupelo gum trees, surrounded by blackwater. Each year, hundreds of egrets, herons, and other waterfowl nest within feet of the walking path. You can explore this wild and otherwise inaccessible landscape on boardwalks, bridges, and dikes.’

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Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach, S.C.

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1100 West Ashley Avenue,
Folly Beach,
SC – 29439
843-588-2426bit.ly/o4Mklt

Hours”

– January-February: 10:00am-5:00pm
– March-April: 10:00am-6:00pm
– May-Labor Day, 9:00am-7:00pm
– September-October: 10:00am-6:00pm
– November-December: 10:00am-5:00pm

‘On the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, beachgoers will find Folly Beach County Park.

Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beautiful beachfront designated swimming area.

Skimmer Flats, a major Eastern Brown Pelican rookery, is visible at the west end of the park.

Dogs are not permitted on the beach from 10am and 6pm from May 1 through September 30.

At all other times, the dog must be on a leash.’

Features:

Year-Round

– Dressing areas

– Restrooms (handicap-accessible)

– Picnic area and grills

– Shelter rentals for group functions

– Boardwalks

Seasonal [View Schedule]

– Lifeguards

– Outdoor showers

– Snack bar

– Retail area

– Beach chair & umbrella rentals

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The Dill Sanctuary – Charleston, S.C.

1163 Riverland Dr.,
Charleston,
SC – 29412
 
The Dill Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary owned by The Charleston Museum.  
 
Not open to the public except as part of a specific Charleston Museum program.
 
“The Dill Sanctuary – located on James Island contains assorted habitats for wildlife and numerous cultural features including three earthen Confederate batteries and prehistoric, colonial, antebellum, and postbellum archaeological sites. The Dill Sanctuary has been protected for purposes of preservation, wildlife enhancement, research and education, and is used only for Museum-sponsored programs. Habitat has been enhanced by creation of a six-acre wildlife pond, with three nesting islands, which provides a reliable source of fresh water for animals and nesting sites for both migratory and resident birds. 2001 saw the construction of the Dill Education Center and bathroom facilities which hosts Museum education programs.”
Source – http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/about-factsheet
 
Contact Info
Telephone:  (843) 722-2996
Email: info@charlestonmuseum.org

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